Jay Haddock Missing Person Case

Jun 08, 2021

Jan 09, 2024

Jay

Haddock

89

38

70 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On an unknown date, 38-year-old Jay Larry Haddock, along with three other men, boarded a white and red trim Grumman Mallard Amphibian aircraft, registration number N2965, in Anchorage, Alaska. The group was scheduled to fly from Anchorage to Kodiak, a journey over a rugged and often unforgiving landscape. At the time of his disappearance, Jay was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. Known by friends and family by several names, including J Haddock, J L Haddock, J Larry Haddock, and Larry Haddock, his departure on that fateful flight marked the last time he was ever seen or heard from. The flight was reported overdue when it failed to arrive at its destination in Kodiak. Concern quickly mounted for the safety of Jay Haddock and the other three individuals on board: Robert Johnson, Robert Bergman, and Leonard Boughton. The disappearance prompted an immediate and extensive search operation. Rescue teams scoured the vast and challenging terrain between Anchorage and Kodiak, a region known for its dense forests, mountainous areas, and unpredictable weather. Despite the thorough efforts of search and rescue personnel, no trace of the Grumman Mallard aircraft or any of its four occupants was ever discovered. The plane, along with the men it carried, seemed to have vanished without a trace. The lack of any wreckage, emergency signals, or communication from the aircraft has left the families of the missing men in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The Alaska State Troopers opened an investigation into the disappearances, but without any physical evidence, the case has remained unresolved for decades. The complete absence of clues has made it impossible to determine the cause of the plane's disappearance, whether it was due to mechanical failure, pilot error, or adverse weather conditions. The case of Jay Haddock and his fellow passengers is an enduring Alaskan mystery, a somber reminder of the power of nature and the inherent risks of travel in the state's vast wilderness. It stands as a cold case, a silent testament to four lives lost and the lingering questions that may never be answered.

Sep 30, 1974

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

No

104872

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

C75-02121

1974-09-30

Alaska State Troopers

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/02/2026